UFC Fight Night 262: Marlon Vera vs. Aiemann Zahabi Prediction for Today, 10/18/25

The fourth fight on the Main Card at UFC Fight Night 262 will see Marlon Vera take on Aiemann Zahabi. This will be a fight in the UFC Bantamweight division. Vera comes into this fight with an MMA record of 23-10-1 and 15-9 in the UFC. Vera is averaging 4.27 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 49%. He absorbs 5.37 strikes and has a striking defense of 50%. Vera’s grappling ability has not been strong, averaging just 0.51 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a striking accuracy of 39% and a takedown defense of 72%.

Zahabi enters this fight with an MMA record of 13-2 and 7-2 in the UFC. He is averaging 4.42 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 46%. Zahabi is absorbing 4.13 strikes per minute and has a striking defense of 71%. His grappling has been nonexistent, averaging 0.14 takedowns every 15 minutes. He has a takedown accuracy of 14% and a takedown defense of 83%.

Zahabi is the small favorite in this fight, but still looks to be the best betting option. He has been in much better form, having won his last 6 UFC fights in a row, while Vera is 3-3 over his last 6 UFC fights and 1-3 over his last 4 UFC fights. Because Zahabi has been consistently winning his fights recently, backing Zahabi to win will be our best bet.